The joys — and dangers — of the upper register
Here’s a great way to enhance the music — if you’re careful! By Jon LiebmanApril 18, 2024As bass players, we’re always told to stick to the…
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Welcome to The Essence of Groove. Here you’ll find a collection of free bass lessons filled with groove-focused insights, practical tips, and essential concepts every bass player should know. A lot of these lessons were inspired by the questions and challenges I hear most often from students and players around the world.
I hope you dig in, explore, and find something that helps you connect more deeply with the groove. Your comments and feedback are always welcome!
— Jon
How James Jamerson did it
And how you can capture the essence of some of his most awesome grooves too!
Read MoreThe secret to mastering the bass fingerboard
Do this first – even if you don’t know what you’re playing!
Read MoreDoes your bass playing make the people dance?
Don’t get hung up on shredding or playing ‘stupid fast’
Read MoreAre you setting the right bass-playing goals?
Presumably, you’re learning bass so you can __________
Read MoreIs it okay to put a pickup on an upright bass?
While the purists complain, those who embrace technology are making music – and being heard
Read MoreHave you got good time?
If so, here’s how to make it better. If not, here’s how to get it…
Read MoreWhy learning bass should include learning to read
When was the last time you were on a gig and someone handed you a chart with tab?
Read MoreHow to learn hard bass lines
Just because something’s difficult doesn’t mean it’s impossible. You can do this!
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